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VE62 GRU

2012 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,771 mi
Last recorded71,771 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda 361,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 GRU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 71,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 71,771 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 69,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 63,581 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 63,581 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 57,178 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 52,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 48,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 45,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 40,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 35,356 miles

offside and near side rear tyre has miner crack outer edges

Fail 25 Nov 2017 35,356 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

offside and near side rear tyre has miner crack outer edges

Pass 14 Nov 2016 30,148 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

Pass 16 Nov 2015 24,631 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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VE62 GRU is a 2012 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 61,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE62 GRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mazda 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE62 GRU?

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What year was VE62 GRU registered?

VE62 GRU is a 2012 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is VE62 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 GRU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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